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General Manager Transportation Hub (EL)
Job Location:
Job Location:
East London - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
24 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
16 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Our client is seeking to appoint an experienced and commercially astute General Manager to lead the operations of a newly established Transportation Hub in East London.
This flagship facility has been purpose-built to provide a safe secure and fully integrated service environment for long-haul transport operators. The hub offers secure overnight parking for heavy commercial vehicles and their cargo fuel and refuelling services modern driver accommodation and amenities a branded convenience store fast-food restaurant mechanical workshop facilities and a range of value-added services designed to support South Africas transport and logistics industry.
This is a pivotal senior leadership appointment requiring an experienced operations executive with exceptional commercial financial and people management capabilities. The successful candidate will assume full accountability for the strategic direction operational performance financial success regulatory compliance and customer experience across this multi-faceted operation.
This represents an outstanding opportunity to join an innovative organisation and play a key role in establishing one of the regions premier transport service hubs.
This flagship facility has been purpose-built to provide a safe secure and fully integrated service environment for long-haul transport operators. The hub offers secure overnight parking for heavy commercial vehicles and their cargo fuel and refuelling services modern driver accommodation and amenities a branded convenience store fast-food restaurant mechanical workshop facilities and a range of value-added services designed to support South Africas transport and logistics industry.
This is a pivotal senior leadership appointment requiring an experienced operations executive with exceptional commercial financial and people management capabilities. The successful candidate will assume full accountability for the strategic direction operational performance financial success regulatory compliance and customer experience across this multi-faceted operation.
This represents an outstanding opportunity to join an innovative organisation and play a key role in establishing one of the regions premier transport service hubs.
Requirements:
Responsibilities:
Strategic and Operational Leadership
Contract and Franchise Management
- Matric / Grade 12.
- Diploma or Degree in Business Management Retail Management Operations Management Logistics Supply Chain or a related discipline.
- Additional qualifications in Health & Safety Facilities Management Retail Fuel Operations or Finance would be advantageous.
- Minimum of 10 years senior management experience within one or more of the following sectors:
- Retail petroleum and fuel operations
- Service stations and truck stop management
- Retail or convenience store operations
- Logistics transport depots or fleet operations
- Multi-site or multi-department operational management
- Demonstrated experience managing large teams multiple business units and operational budgets.
- Strong commercial and financial management experience including budgeting forecasting cost control and profitability management.
- Knowledge of retail POS systems fuel management systems CCTV and access control technologies.
- Experience using WinBranch NAMOS and SAP Retail systems.
- Advanced Microsoft Office 365 proficiency.
- Sound understanding of South African labour legislation and MIBCO regulations.
- Strong leadership organisational analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work flexible hours and respond to operational emergencies when required.
- High levels of professionalism integrity and confidentiality.
Responsibilities:
Strategic and Operational Leadership
- Provide overall leadership and direction for all operational areas of the transportation hub.
- Oversee the day-to-day management of fuel operations retail facilities food outlets truck parking accommodation and supporting infrastructure.
- Develop and implement operational strategies that improve efficiency profitability and customer satisfaction.
- Ensure the facility consistently delivers world-class service standards.
- Manage the overall operational budget and financial performance of the hub.
- Monitor revenue expenditure profitability and key financial performance indicators.
- Drive revenue growth across all business units.
- Oversee procurement cost control cash management reconciliations and audit compliance.
- Identify new commercial opportunities to maximise facility utilisation and profitability.
- Lead mentor and develop departmental managers and operational teams.
- Oversee recruitment onboarding training succession planning and performance management.
- Ensure compliance with labour legislation company policies and MIBCO agreements.
- Build and maintain constructive relationships with organised labour including NUM representatives.
- Foster a culture of accountability safety teamwork and continuous improvement.
- Build strong relationships with transport operators fleet owners customers franchise partners suppliers and service providers.
- Ensure exceptional customer service standards are maintained across the facility.
- Resolve customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities municipal departments and industry stakeholders where required.
- Oversee inventory management across fuel retail and food service operations.
- Monitor stock levels ordering stock rotation and stock takes.
- Minimise shrinkage and investigate inventory variances.
- Safeguard all company assets and operational equipment.
Contract and Franchise Management
- Manage lease agreements and contractual obligations.
- Ensure franchise partners consistently comply with brand and operational standards.
- Monitor third-party contractors and service providers to ensure agreed service levels are achieved.
- Oversee the effective operation of POS systems fuel management platforms CCTV access control and operational reporting systems.
- Ensure compliance with company IT governance cybersecurity and data protection standards.
- Ensure full compliance with all legislative environmental health and safety requirements.
- Lead internal audits operational risk assessments and emergency response planning.
- Implement proactive risk mitigation and business continuity strategies.
- Promote a culture of ethical leadership governance and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of company client and commercial information.
- Uphold the highest standards of professionalism integrity and ethical conduct.
- Ensure all company policies procedures and governance standards are consistently applied throughout the operation.
Required Experience:
Director
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